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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1925

2,117 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 21 of 106

"To Rack and Ruin" British Miners' Federation Change of Leaders London

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 9 March 1925 · page 1

Mr. Phillip Snowden (Labor M.P.), in an article in the "Dispatch," in paying a tribute to Frank Hodges, says that the miners have lost the…

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Gaoled Miners Appeal to Full Court Second Batch 106 Men Charged SYDNEY

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 9 March 1925 · page 5

On behalf of the Miners' Federation, an application was made to the Full Court for a rule nisl calling upon the Industrial Court and the…

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Northern Collieries

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 10 March 1925 · page 4

The Northern Collieries' Association reported yesterday: "Bellbird No. 2, Aberdare Central, and East Greta Collieries resumed work this morning, but Bellbird…

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Whitburn Colliery

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 10 March 1925 · page 4

On Thursday afternoon a compulsory conference will be held at Newcastle at 2.15, regarding dirt in the tops at the Whitburn colliery…

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Rothbury Colliery

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 10 March 1925 · page 4

On Thursday a compulsory conference will he held at Newcastle in connection with the rates for tops and pillars at the Rothbury colliery. The conference will…

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Damaged by Fire Silver Peak Mine Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 10 March 1925 · page 4

Mystery surrounds the destruction by fire of the Silver Peak mine at Round Hill, four miles from Broken Hill, on Sunday. The fire is believed to have been…

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Mine on Fire Broken Hill Outbreak Broken Hill

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 10 March 1925 · page 6

When the news spread that the Silver Peak Mine, near Round Hill, about four miles out, was on fire, there was excitement in the city, and many…

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Kandos Miners. Long Stoppage Likely Both Sides Firm Mudgee

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 10 March 1925 · page 5

The fourteen days' notice to employees issued by the Kandos Collieries, Ltd., has terminated, and, as both sides are obdurate, the stoppage may…

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Industrial Matters Mount Kembla Miners Rule Nisi Granted Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 10 March 1925 · page 4

The Full Court, consisting of Mr. Justice Street, Mr. Justice Gordon, and Mr. Justice James, this afternoon granted the application made by the Miners'…

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Sovereigns Again Early Return to Gold SYDNEY

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 10 March 1925 · page 5

A message from Melbourne mentions that the Prime Minister has asked the British Government to amend the regulations of the Royal Mint, in…

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Northern Collieries

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 11 March 1925 · page 7

The Northern Collieries' Association reported yesterday:—"Stanford Merthyr and Bellbird No. 1 pits resumed this morning, but Duckenfield No. 2 and…

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Burwood Colliery

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 11 March 1925 · page 7

A conference in regard to a number of matters affecting the employees of the Burwood Colliery was held yesterday at the Newcastle rooms of the Northern…

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Kandos Mine Dispute Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 11 March 1925 · page 7

Kandos shows no sign of settlement, Kandos shows no sign of settlement, but a compulsory conference is to be called in an effort to overcome the…

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Miners' Council Meets Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 11 March 1925 · page 7

The Central council of the Miners' Federation commenced its sessions this afternoon. At the conclusion of the meeting this afternoon Mr. A. C. Willis,…

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Clssnock Resumes Mining Dispute Settled

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 11 March 1925 · page 6

Disputes have been reported from Pelaw Main and Seaham No. 1 mines, which are not working. Duckenfield No. 2 and Pelton are also…

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Miner's Death Killed by Falling Coal Kurri Inquest

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 11 March 1925 · page 5

An inquiry was held to-day at Kurri concerning the death of John ("Taft") Thomas, a miner, aged 34, who died at the Kurri Hospital on…

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Sydney Harbour Coal Enormous Available Tonnage Development at Balmain

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 11 March 1925 · page 7

Extensive additions are being made to the plant of the Balmain Colliery, which is now managed by Mr. James Fallins, formerly manager of the Abermain…

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Gold Standard American Views Conference Necessary (Australian Cable Association.) New York

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 11 March 1925 · page 7

The recent heavy gold exports from the United States, approximating 130,000,000 dollars since January 1, has surprised even American bankers, though…

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Northern Collieries

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 12 March 1925 · page 4

The Northern Collieries' Association yesterday reported: "Duckenfield No. 2 and Pelton collieries remain idle, in consequence of disputes, but the trouble at…

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Gunnedah Colliery

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 12 March 1925 · page 4

Colliery mechanics employed at Gunnedah Colliery have given fourteen days' notice, terminating on March 18, following on the manager's refusal to grant…

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